1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hudson | Volkswagen |
Model | Super Wasp | Passat |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 349 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |